-Now im doing single progression adding weight, instead of waiting to stall would it be good to do deload in volume and intensity or just take off for one week every six to eight weeks, would that
extend my progress?
-When stall happens if i deload for 20 precent and instead 5x5 which im using switch to 6x5 and build it up with more volume, would that be better and extend my progress?
So is it possibile after deload switch from 5x5 to 6x5 or 10x3 and keep making progress with more volume?
Follow what the program you’re on says. You don’t “extend progress” by just simply adding more volume. 5x5 done right is HARD. 6x5 would mean scaling down the intensity of the earlier sets or putting yourself into a recovery hole mighty quick, likely causing regression and needing another deload.
You’re going to get as much stimulus as you’ll ever need from 5 sets, and if you’re not then you’re not training hard enough or you’ve exhausted your linear progress gains and need to switch to something else (an entirely new program probably incorporating double progression).
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I don’t think it makes sense to deload for the sole purpose of making your progress take longer.
If you NEED to deload because your progress is stalling or regressing via CNS fatigue, then it makes a lot of sense to deload.
+1 for following what your program recommends, assuming the program is worthwhile (subjective).
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Not to mention, for most people on LP the weights are often too light to trigger the need for a proper deload. Starting Strength does a “lighter” squat day midweek when recovery gets tougher which acts as enough as deload for novices. As soon as trainees reach the deload 10-20% stage some of these style programs recommend, it’s probably time to switch to something else.
The people selling these programs would rather grind you almost to dust before suggesting anything different from their methods (not to say it doesn’t still have value).
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That about more volume is from here:
What are your goals?
In training to get stronger, strength at first place, about programs i just read that article, because some things i red doesn’t make sense to me i ask?
What about 10x3 at 80% for main lifts bp,dl,sq and 4x6 for overhead press, upright row, barbell row from Chad Waterbury, what precentage to do for 4x6?
4x6 is done at 80%
That article is correct, and yes, 100% periodizing your rep range and increasing volume is a legit tool to keep moving forward. I already implied 6x5 is fine but you have to moderate your intensity a bit more. Will novices be good at regulating that? Or will they suddenly start getting just 3 or 4 reps on their 6th set and then have another variable to tackle? Is the overall length of a workout not an obstacle for you?
It’s all fair and well applying the science, but it often ignores other principles of being in the real World. Many people if wanting to continue to train for strength actually end up removing volume. 5x5 Monday, new 1x5 PR on Friday kind of stuff (See: Texas Method). It’s important to remember that everything can work, but getting into the volume trap can make you think about the wrong things as your progress further and further. People that do this end up just adding more and more volume every time they stall, where does this end? Will advanced trainees do 30x5? Very likely not. The stronger you get, the harder that volume will be to recover from. It’s a very nuanced part of training that’s hard to regulate without experience.
Do it though, and enjoy the gains because they will still come. Also start looking at one of the most successful programs on the planet, where many strength enthusiasts will end up after LP, 531. Notice that it’s often 1 top set for the week and then a myriad of different ways to add volume depending on the template.
I hope I’m not coming across as ignorant to the article you posted. I’m a big fan of Greg Nuckols and Stronger By Science. Just don’t end up in the same place as me where I used to think a program was useless unless it had more volume than I was already doing.